Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson, right gets a low-five from Nigel Linsenmayer, 2, of Poulsbo, on Front Street. He was with his dad, Erik, getting a haircut and hot chocolate. In her first couple months as mayor, Erickson has proceeded slowly in instituting any new changes. (LARRY STEAGALL | KITSAP SUN)

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson peeks into a window of a new business on Front Street in Poulsbo. As far as the transition from city council to mayor, one of her council colleagues said she blurred the line at the beginning of her term, but that she’s starting to get a feel for her role. (LARRY STEAGALL | KITSAP SUN)

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson looks over her schedule in her office in City Hall.(LARRY STEAGALL | KITSAP SUN)